Kris Jenkins vs. Average Joe: A Sports Science Challenge

The video explores the impact of an NFL player colliding with an average person. Chris Jenkins, an NFL defensive tackle, demonstrates his power against John Brenkus, the host. The experiment uses accelerometers to measure the energy transfer during the collision. The results show that Jenkins can launch Brenkus with significant force, highlighting the immense power of NFL players. The video concludes with an analysis of the data, emphasizing the energy involved in NFL games.

What is the main question the experiment aims to answer?

• How fast can an NFL player run?

• How much does an NFL player weigh?

• What is the average height of an NFL player?

• What happens when an average person faces an NFL player?

Who is Chris Jenkins?

• A basketball coach

• An all-pro defensive tackle in the NFL

• A sports scientist

• A famous soccer player

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What technique does Chris Jenkins use to hit an offensive lineman?

• He starts with his hands and rolls up through his hips

• He starts with his feet and rolls up through his hips

• He jumps and hits with his shoulders

• He runs and hits with his head

Who is John Brenkus in the experiment?

• A sports scientist and the host of the show

• A professional athlete

• A coach

• An NFL player

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What device is used to measure the impact during the experiment?

• A barometer

• A thermometer

• A speedometer

• An accelerometer

What is the weight of the average NFL defensive lineman?

• 200 pounds

• 350 pounds

• 250 pounds

• 300 pounds

How high did John Brenkus go at the peak of his flight?

• 5 feet

• 7 feet

• 9 feet

• 11 feet

How much force did Chris Jenkins use to launch John Brenkus?

• 700 pounds

• 400 pounds

• 500 pounds

• 600 pounds

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What is the total amount of energy generated in an average NFL game?

• 40 million joules

• 32 million joules

• 20 million joules

• 10 million joules

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How many extra hits did John Brenkus take unnecessarily?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One

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